Category Archives: WGLR Local News

Dubuque County Man In Fatal Tractor Accident Identified
Authorities in Dubuque County have identified the driver of a tractor who died from injuries he suffered when the tractor rolled over on him Sunday in the Sherrill area. 43 year old Thomas Schmitt of ...
Mark Evenstad Oct 04, 2022

Galena restaurateur plans nightclub expansion in Dubuque Millwork District
The Owners of Bread & Vine Bakery, the caf in Galena, plan to bring a nightclub in The Magnolia event center in Dubuque's downtown. The Magnolia co-owner Bobby Koneru said he thinks Bread & Vi...
Mark Evenstad Oct 03, 2022

Two COVID-19 Related Deaths in Area in Latest Report
Two COVID-19-related deaths were reported in in the area from September 15th to Wednesday. One of those related deaths was a Dubuque County resident. The other was reported in Jo Daviess County in Ill...
Mark Evenstad Sep 29, 2022

Robbery in Dubuque, Man Arrested Later in Maquoketa
Dubuque Police say a man who displayed a weapon and robbed a business in Dubuque Thursday morning has been arrested in Maquoketa. The man’s name has not been released yet. Police reported that a...
Mark Evenstad Sep 29, 2022

Airport Trying To Attract Airline With Service To Florida
A Dubuque Regional Airport and Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce team pitched a $1 million-maximum, two-year agreement with an ultra-low-cost airline to provide four weekly flights to Florida from Dubu...
Mark Evenstad Sep 27, 2022
Changes Made To Proposed Galena Resort Project
Developers of a major resort in Galena have proposed changes to the project, including the addition of 18 acres, a new entrance to the resort and the expansion of amenities such as walking trails. Tru...
Mark Evenstad Sep 26, 2022

One Person Injured In Jo Daviess County Crash
One person was injured when a vehicle crashed driving through road construction Sunday in Jo Daviess County. A female juvenile from East Dubuque was taken by private vehicle to Midwest Medical Center ...
Mark Evenstad Sep 26, 2022

Latest COVID-19 Report Shows Four Additional Deaths in the Area
Four additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the area from September 8th to Wednesday. A report says three of the deaths were Dubuque County residents. Meanwhile, the number of patients wi...
Mark Evenstad Sep 22, 2022

Increase In Scams Targeting the Elderly
The Better Business Bureau is tracking an increase in scams targeting the elderly and wants to make sure your loved ones are protected. The BBB says to be mindful of scams, which often come through ph...
Mark Evenstad Sep 14, 2022

Woman Attempted To Hit Man With Her Vehicle
Police say a woman attempted strike the father of her child with her vehicle during a disturbance in Dubuque. 36 year old Elana Cook of Dubuque was arrested Sunday at her residence on a charge of dome...
Mark Evenstad Sep 06, 2022